Ask a QuestionTopChinaTravel would like to introduce some of the Best Places to visit in Chengdu, to lead you to explore the multi-beauty of this city of recreations. Then, where to visit in Chengdu? Chengdu is such a city that rich in cultural and natural recourses, come with us, you will have chance to visit the cute pandas, to explore the well-known world heritage sites, and appreciate the natural wonders that far beyond your imagination…
Located in the north part of Chengdu, Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding covers an area of over 600,000 square meters, is a non-profit research and breeding facility for giant pandas and other rare animals. This huge institution replicates the natural habitat of the giant panda and is dedicated to preserving and increasing their population so they will not become extinct.
One of the biggest attractions is the panda breeding center where you can watch the baby pandas through glass in their playpens. You are not allowed to photograph the baby pandas, as the flash can hurt their eyes. Another highlight is the video you watch about the reserve and panda reproduction and learn how a panda gives birth to a baby cub. The baby just slides out and at the first time mothers don't know what it is, so it is common for them to accidentally kill the baby as they swat it around if the researchers can not help out in time. In all, it is nice to see all in the panda breeding center.
Located in the west part of Guanghan City, 40km away from Chengdu city, Sanxingdui Museum is a large modern thematic museum exhibits the relics and unearthed artifacts that discovered from Sanxingdui, the ruins of the capital of the ancient Shu, a Kingdom over 4,000 years ago, is recognized as one of world's most important ancient remains because of its vast size, age and cultural contents.
The museum is located in the northeast corner of the ruins of Sanxingdui, which covers an area of more than 33 hectares. There are two exhibition halls in the museum, including the First Exhibition Hall and the Second Exhibition Hall. The former is a comprehensive museum which exhibits gold, copper, jade, stone, pottery, etc. while the Second Exhibition Hall is specially used to exhibit bronze.
Opening Hours: 9:00-18:00(Last entry is 17:00)
Wuhou Shrine is located in 231 Wuhouci Street, Wuhou District, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China. It is China’s only shrine where emperor and ministers are enshrined together, the most venerated memorial of Zhuge Liang, Liu Bei and other important Shu Han individuals. Since the magnificence of Zhuge Liang overshadows that of Liu Bei in the hearts of many common folks, in general the complex is referred to as Wuhou Shrine.
If you are interested in the history and culture of Three Kingdoms of China, Wuhou Shrine is a nice destination for you in Chengdu. At Wuhou Shrine, you can know about the history of Three Kingdoms Period and stories of the main figures of that time and visit the relics of Three Kingdoms Period.
Built in 1911, Chengdu People’s Park is one of the earliest parks in China. Chengdu People’s Park is one of the most popular destinations for locals for leisure. In spring, Chengdu People’s Park is full of vigor with the lush greenery and flowers blossoms. In summer, the lotuses are in full blossom. In autumn, you can see the golden ginkgo at Chengdu People’s Park. In winter, you can enjoy the sunshine at the Heming Teahouse at Chengdu People’s Park. Heming Teahouse is the largest outdoor teahouse in Chengdu.
At Chengdu People’s Park, you can experience the tea culture in Chengdu and know about the life of the locals in Chengdu. You can see people dancing, playing the instruments, learning to do Ta Chi, practicing calligraphy, etc.
Kuanzhai Lane is the only ancient street of Qing Dynasty left in Chengdu, which not only has the characteristics of traditional residential buildings in western Sichuan in the south, but also has the connotation of Manchu and Mongolian culture in the north. With the northern hutong culture in Chengdu, Kuanzhai Alley has witnessed the history and changes of Chengdu.
Kuan Alley(宽巷子) concentrates the most and the most complete old buildings in the whole block, with more than 20 characteristic courtyards, most of which leave well-preserved old frontispiece, which is the most popular place in the block. Therefore, at the Kuan Alley, you will have a stronger feeling of nostalgia than the other two alleys. A sample of leisure life in Chengdu is reproduced here. You can taste a cup of tea, eat authentic Sichuan cuisines and experience the customs of old Chengdu here.
Zhai Alley, also known as Narrow Alley(窄巷子), has both buildings in the late Qing Dynasty and the early western buildings, which are exquisite and stylish. At the Zhai Alley, you can see western restaurants, cafes, and clubs.
In addition to the enchanting brick cultural wall, Jing Alley(井巷子) also restores the life of the old Chengdu city here. Jing Alley brings together Chengdu's characteristic snacks and gadgets of customs.
Qingcheng Mountain is one of the four famous Taoist mountains in China. It is the birthplace of Taoism. Qingcheng Mountain is known as its silence. It is as famous as the dangerous Jianmen, the picturesque Emei and the spectacular Kuimen. Qingcheng Mountain is surrounded by peaks, green trees, thousands of steps and winding paths.
Laojunge Pavilion is located at the highest peak of Qingcheng Mountain, which is 1,260 meters above sea level. At the Qingcheng Mountain, you can enjoy the majestic sunrise on the first peak of Qingcheng, the afterglow of the sunset in Chaoyang Cave, the sea of clouds on Zhangren Peak, the danger of climbing the ladder, the wonder of the strange water in Yuanyang Well and the green rivers of the Weijiang River.
Dujiangyan Irrigation System is a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage as well as World Natural Heritage(Sichuan giant panda habitat). Dujiangyan Scenic Area is located in the west of Dujiangyan City, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, and on the Minjiang River in the west of Chengdu Plain. It was built in Qin Dynasty(about 256-251BC). It is a large-scale water conservancy project organized by Li Bing and his son, on the basis of the excavation by their predecessors.
Dujiangyan Irrigation System has been playing the role of flood control and irrigation for more than 2,000 years, making Chengdu Plain a fertile place for people. Up to now, the irrigation area of Dujiangyan Irrigation System has reached more than 30 counties and cities, covering an area of nearly 10 million mu.
Dujiangyan Irrigation System is the oldest, only preserved and still in use in the world, and is characterized by water diversion without dams, which embodies the hard work, courage and wisdom of the ancient people in China.
Mt. Emei scenic area locates 150 km to the southwest of Chengdu, is a famous sightseeing attraction and one of the sacred mountains of Buddhism. Seen from afar, the undulating mountain range of Emei resembles a girl's eyebrows, hence the name.
It is the enlightening place of Samantabhadra, the Bodhisattva of moral. There are 26 temples on the mountain. The Golden Summit, gathered the most representative religious and sightseeing attractions of Mt. Emei, especially famous for its 4 great spectacles, which are sunrise, clouds sea, Buddha’s Auro and scared light. It was made a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996.
Seated 137 km to the southwest of Chengdu City, Leshan Giant Buddha is the tallest stone Buddha statue in the world. With a total height of 71 meters, it is carved out of a cliff some 1,299 years ago. The construction was started in 713, led by a Chinese monk named Haitong.
This Buddha faces Mt. Emei, with the Minjiang, Dadu and Qingyi rivers flowing below his feet. This site was listed on the World Cultural and Natural Heritage in 1996.
The statue depicts a seated Maitreya Buddha with his hands resting on his knees. Maitreya is the future Buddha, who will appear to preach the dharma when the teachings of Gautama Buddha have faded away. Maitreya was especially popular during the 4th to 7th centuries, and his images are found throughout the Buddhist world, conveying his characteristic air of expectancy and promise.
Situated in the northern part of Sichuan Province, Jiuzhaigou Valley is a well-known fairyland that features perennially snow-capped mountain peaks, verdant and lush forest, stretches of serene lakes, and various birds and animals. Upon entering the resort, you will find yourself strolling in a fairyland, leaving behind nothing but earthly troubles and vexations.
It is also a world of water, the clearest in the world. Water brings Jiuzhai Valley its most enchanting views, which is the soul of the place. Bright green waters, icy waterfalls, colorful forest (especially in autumn) and pure snow mountains surrounded, all contributing to the unique view of Jiuzhai Valley and earning it a place on the UNESCO World Natural Heritage List.
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